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interviewer

|in-ter-view-er|

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/ˈɪntərˌvjuːər/

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/ˈɪntəvjuːə/

(interview)

face-to-face meeting

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'interviewer' originates from the English word 'interview,' which comes from the French word 'entrevue,' where 'entre-' meant 'between' and 'voir' meant 'to see.'

Historical Evolution

'entrevue' transformed into the English word 'interview,' and eventually became the modern English word 'interviewer.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a meeting between two people,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person conducting an interview.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who conducts an interview, asking questions to gather information or opinions.

The interviewer asked insightful questions during the job interview.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42